Once reserved for the realms of science fiction, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a very real emerging technology with a huge number of applications and benefits. It is swiftly becoming part of many businesses, industries, and our personal lives. It can answer questions about anything; automate tasks; create art, music, or videos; and provide personal assistance. Howie Baum, retired materials engineer and educator, will describe what AI is, how the  four main types are used, the basics of how it works, and ethics and safety concerns.

Moderator: Howie Baum